KURUME KASURI Fabric - 12 Stripes Check Renga

[About Kurume Kasuri]
Kurume Kasuri is a traditional pre-dyed woven fabric produced using retro belt-driven power looms, where 20 looms are connected and operated by a single motor. It originated from the Kurume Kasuri weaving factory established in 1948 during the Showa era. This fabric is a representative traditional textile of Japan, known for its soft and hand-woven-like texture.

The weaving process involves the use of old-style looms known as "4-tsuori" that weave checkered patterns. Despite being powered looms, they are operated at low speeds to allow for a slow and gentle weaving process. Starting from the warp preparation stage, the craftsmen work with loose tension to avoid stressing the threads, resulting in a soft texture. For the weft threads, they use "mura-ito" or unevenly thick threads, which create subtle surface irregularities and slight variations in color, giving the fabric a soft expression even with contrasting color combinations.

[Specifications]
Warp Thread: 40/2, Weft Thread: 16/1 Slub, 16/1 Mura-ito
Fabric Thickness: Standard
Chemical Dye: 100%
100% Cotton
Weaving Width: Approximately 38cm
Finished with hot water treatment and air-drying (shrinkage of about 10%, allowing for direct cutting and sewing after purchase).
1 32 16/1 Slub Akane 1327, 16/1 Navy Blue

[Notes]
Sold in 6-meter units
The price is per 6 meters.
Please note that there may be slight color variations between the actual product and the photographs.